Guatemala City North Mission

...let us labor diligently: for if we should cease to labor, we should be brought under condemnation for we have a labor to perform whilst in this tabernacle of clay, that we may conquer the enemy of all righteousness, and rest our souls in the kingdom of God. Moroni 9:6

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Armies of Helaman

Guatemala is witnessing the greatest number of young men to submit applications to join us in our forces to accomplish the great work assigned us by the Savior, to “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”On April 25, 2009 young men and women participated in the “Jornada medico” where they congregated in Guatemala to attend an event that would prepare more than a 1000 young men and woman to enter the mission field.Latter-Day Saint Doctors, Dentist, and other medical professionals came from the United States, bringing with them supplies and equipment to examine, correct minor dental issues and help each prospective missionary fill-out their applications to be submitted. The young saints were accompanied by their priesthood leaders and those coming from distances as far away as Petén stayed as guest in the boarding house for those who come to the Temple.Our mission saw 20 young men and 2 young women coming from Petén as well as 30 coming from the Polochic areas. Each one of the Stakes in our mission also had many fine young men anxious to do what was needed to complete their missionary application.I was able to help in a small way by feeding our young people and also as a “barber” on Monday afternoon. Some of the young men were reluctant to part with their locks, but I was there to sooth their concerns. The event ended on April 22nd. Elder Clarke of the 70 proclaimed that by the end of this year, Central America would be self sufficient as a missionary force.How wonderful to see the prophecies of the Lamanite people unfolding before our eyes!

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The Path of Duty

There is but one path of safety to the Latter-day Saints, and that is the path of duty. It is not a testimony, it is not marvelous manifestations, it is not knowing that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is true, that it is the plan of salvation, it is not actually knowing that the Savior is the Redeemer, and that Joseph Smith was His prophet, that will save you and me, but it is the keeping of the commandments of God, the living the life of a Latter-day Saint (Heber J. Grant, Conference Report, April 1915, p.82).

Solomon sought wisdom and the Lord provided (1 Kings 3:9-11) But it did not save him because somehow he was turned out of the path of his duty.

Guatemala City North Mission

Facts and figures

202 missionaries
6 Districts - two Districts that are Ke'kchi speaking
7 Stakes
9 Zones
Area- all of the north -eastern part of Guatemala City and its surrounding communities.

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About Me

David and I have been married for the past 34 years. Each year of our life together brings more and more happiness and love. We have had our share of troubles as everyone has, yet because of our faith and the inspiration we find in that assurance, our trials have been stepping stones to a wonderful life. We have three sons and 2 daughters. We currently have six granddaughters and a one grandson. We are expecting a new grandchild in Dec of 09. Hopefully the Lord will fill our quiver with many more grandchildren by the time we return from Guatemala in 2011.
David is a retired Educator having spent 31 years as a professional and working for 6 years as a member of the Utah Eduational Association Board of Directors. He has a BS from University of Utah as well as a Masters from USU.
His most exalted accomplishment has been being an faithful, loving and honorable husband and father.
I have BA degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Utah